The Atlanta Falcons announced on Mar. 10 that they currently hold five selections in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to take place from April 23 to April 25. The team does not have a pick in the first or fifth rounds this year.
The draft is an important event for teams looking to strengthen their rosters with new talent. The Falcons have built a solid core of players through recent drafts and are considering ways to increase their number of selections this year. General manager Ian Cunningham said during the NFL Combine that he values having more opportunities in the draft, stating his aim to have more “swings at the plate” in future drafts.
Last year, Atlanta made only five selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, tying its record for fewest picks set in 2006. If no additional picks are acquired this year, it will again match that mark. The team’s current draft positions are No. 48 (second round), No. 79 (third round), No. 114 (fourth round), No. 197 (sixth round), and No. 231 (seventh round).
The Atlanta Falcons compete in the National Football League’s NFC South division and are based in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the official website. The franchise began as an expansion team in 1965 and has advanced to the Super Bowl twice—in 1998 and again in 2016—as reported by the official website.
Freddie the Falcon serves as the team’s mascot, according to information from the official website.
Looking ahead, fans will be watching closely to see if Atlanta adds more picks before or during this year’s draft.
